Founded: 1858
Student age: from 12 years old
Type of education: mixed
Saint-Denis International School, founded in 1858 in Loches, France, is a private Catholic institution for 800 students aged 11 to 18. The school emphasizes comprehensive personal development within a supportive environment, with a strong focus on bilingual education in French and English.
As an official testing center for IGCSE, DELF, DALF, and TOEIC, it ensures high academic standards, reflected in a 100% DALF exam success rate. Approximately 8% of its student body is international.
Students can reside in modern on-campus residences or with local host families, including weekend homestays. The school provides extensive extracurricular options in sports, arts, and music. Its campus in a historic town features science labs, creative studios, sports facilities, and a music school.
The academic year runs from September to June, divided into trimesters, with intakes in September and January. Admission requires academic transcripts, teacher recommendations, a personal essay, and language proficiency testing. Tuition covers the chosen program, accommodation, supervision, and cultural activities.